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Montgomery Countians Outpace Pa. by Almost 2× in Spending Household Income One Particular Way
Each year Americans make billions of dollars in charitable donations, and in a recent study, SmartAsset dug into IRS data to find the geographic sectors whose residents give the most. The analysis measured how much people donate as a percentage of their net income and the proportion of people in each county who make charitable…
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Limerick RV Rental Company Offers Upscale Ride to NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field
Montgomery County Eagles fans lucky enough to be attending the NFC Championship game this Sunday may as well go style. Jenn Frederick, FOX 29 Philadelphia, reported on the sweet-fleet inventory for rent at at Kelly’s World Class Automotive, Limerick. Business owner Pat Kelly said he has roomy RVs available for weekend transport to/from the game.…
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Marlee Matlin Incident in Utah Raises Inclusion Issue at the Movies; Bryn Mawr Film Institute Responds
In response to a recent story in the nation’s entertainment industry, one with implications for special-needs audience members, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (BMFI) cites its ongoing efforts to be as welcoming as possible to all area cinephiles. The issue reached attention at a Jan. 23 juried screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Corridor Access Application to Be Nearly Done by Jan. 27
The multistage, comprehensive list of tasks to connect Reading with Philadelphia by train (through Montgomery County) may be become shorter by end of the month. Next on the itinerary is the three-step process to request formal corridor access from the Federal Government. David Kostival. WFMZ 69 News, provided the details of what it encompasses. The…
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Plymouth Meeting Fondly Recalls Criminal Justice Reformer and Tireless Arts Advocate
Robyn E. Buseman, of Plymouth Meeting, a creative criminal justice reformer who spent her life confronting and correcting legal, social, and economic inequities, died on Dec. 29, aged 68. Gary Miles reported the loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Buseman was an adjunct professor at Temple University and Chestnut Hill College, as well as a tireless…
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ECRI, Plymouth Meeting, Reports on Medical Technology Fails; One Is Both Dangerous and Pervasive
A QMED article cites data from ECRI, the Plymouth Meeting healthcare safety nonprofit, warning about a pervasive medical risk. QMED’s publication, MD+DI, had the details. Much concern surrounds medical devices designed for at-home use. Use of this general classification of equipment — from blood pressure monitors to dialysis machines — has risen in patient homes,…
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Manor College Receives $1.27 Million for Refugee, Immigrant, and First-Generation Students
Manor College has received a transformative $1.27-million grant to help refugee, immigrant, and first-generation students. “This is a life-changing gift for our students, for their families and for the community,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, said. “Manor College is a regional leader in helping students improve their socioeconomic status, and this gift will…
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Penn State Abington Hosts Work of Philadelphia Artist-Author Gerard Brown in ‘Know Your Enemy’ Exhibition
Penn State Abington is hosting “Know the Enemy,” a solo exhibition by Philadelphia artist and educator Gerard Brown. The display runs through Mar. 3 in the Woodland Building art gallery. Passages of Writing Brown is an educator and artist who paints passages of writing that fascinate and confuse him, using codes, ciphers, and laborious techniques…
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Norristown-Born Broadcaster Remembered as the Portland Trail Blazers’ Version of Eagles’ Merrill Reese
Broadcaster Bill Schonely, the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers who hailed from Norristown, has passed away at 93. Anne M. Peterson covered the silencing of his distinct baritone for The Columbian. Nicknamed “The Schonz,” Schonely’s coverage in Portland became as linked with the basketball franchise as that of the Phillies and Harry Kalas or…
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Ardmore Business Sounds Like a Sweet Shop; It’s Not, But Its Services Are Pretty Sweet
Main Line Float and Freeze in Ardmore sounds like an ice cream parlor. But it’s actually a spa-like center that provides relaxing ways to relieve stress, reduce pain, and improve overall wellness. Gina Lizzo took a deep dive into its services for Main Line Today. The facility, hewing to its name, offers float tanks and…
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Willow Biden — the First Lady’s Cat Bearing Local Name — Now Stars in Her Own Children’s Book
Willow Biden, the White House cat belonging to First Lady Jill Biden, now has a starring role in her own children’s book. Pete Sirianni reported on the literary debut for the Times-Tribune of London. Willow’s pathway to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. began with a 2020 Pa. campaign stop for candidate Joe Biden. Jill Biden visited a…
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Boston Globe: Cheltenham Designer Tackles 117-Year-Old Kitchen in Collaborative Redesign Project in Massachusetts
Interior designer Rasheeda Gray of Cheltenham was recently part of a massive real estate project effort by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) artisans to overhaul a vintage fire station. Regina Cole reported the effort in The Boston Globe. Gray was part of a cohort that united to transform the 1906-built Tyler Street Fire Station…
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Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Bikkel, the Only Bomb-Sniffing K-9 in Montgomery County
The Jan. 20 meeting of the Montgomery County Commissioners in Norristown included a heartfelt pause to remember Bikkel, a Montgomery County K-9 officer. Rachel Ravina chronicled the emotional moment in The Reporter. Bikkel, 10, was a Belgian Malinois, a sturdy, hardworking European herding dog whose appearance is often confused with that of a German Shepherd.…
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Valley Forge Tourism Provides Optimistic State-of-the-Industry Report to County Commissioners
Staff professionals from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) presented an optimistic tourism update as part of their annual report to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. The Stats Mike Bowman, VFTCB President & CEO, and his colleagues cited the positive economic impact of hospitality in 2022. Data indicating recovery and growth came…
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12 Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pa. for 2023
Twelve Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2023 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche analyzed key statistics from data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews…
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Montco State Senator Currently Hosts a Very Special Constituent
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti is set to become the first woman to give birth while serving in Harrisburg. Her distinction highlights the overall advancement locally and nationally of women in politics, as reported by Julia Terruso and Anna Orso in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cappelletti’s daughter is due in March. Her District-17 service encompasses the Montgomery…
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Regal Cinemas in Oaks Goes Dark, Falls to One-Two Punch of the Pandemic and Streaming Services
Cineworld Group, the London parent of the Regal Cinemas chain of movie theaters, has announced the closure of its Oaks location. Michael Tannenbaum reported the bad news to local movie lovers in PhillyVoice. The shutdown of the Montgomery County movie theater is only one of 39 exiting the U.S. landscape on Feb. 15. In the…
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Valley Forge Casino, Betting on the Continued Good Health for Patrons, Returns to 24-Hour Onsite Slots
As yet another sign of the return to regional normalcy in the fading COVID-19 healthcare crisis, Valley Forge Casino Resort has returned to 24-hour slots play. The move at the King of Prussia gaming location started Fri., Jan. 20, at midnight — former closing time for one-armed bandits. The change was announced by Cashman &…
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